Among other species it looks pale; its highest stat is Defense. Its weakest point is Speed — lower than 98% of species. Taken together these numbers say little in its favor: below 98% of the Pokédex. This is not the final form yet — it evolves once more, so the numbers above describe this stage, not what it will end up as. On defense it has 3 weaknesses and 3 resistances. Very easy to catch, often with the first Poké Ball.
Base stats
Last column: what percentage of 1084 species and regional forms have a lower value. Weak point: Speed.
A nature can improve this entry further: its boost hits hardest on Defense, the stat in which this species already leads. Which nature does that — see the list of natures.
Which nature to choose
It hits physically: its Attack (41) is 12 points higher than its Sp. Atk. So the drop hits a stat the set usually does not use at all. Evolution does not change it, so pick it for the final form, not for these numbers.
- Adamant +Atk · −SpA It moves second and nothing will change that, so the whole boost goes into power.
- Brave +Atk · −Spe The Trick Room version: with the turn order reversed, the slower the better, and Gyro Ball calculates its power from exactly this lowered Speed.
- Hidden Power and Weather Ball still deal damage based on Sp. Atk. If either of them is going into the set, lowering Sp. Atk is no longer free.
A conclusion drawn from base stats alone — a specific moveset can reverse it. All 25 natures.
Regional numbers 1
The header shows the national number. Inside the game the Pokédex counts from the beginning — below is the number you will see in your version.
| Paldea | #012 | Scarlet / Violet |
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Abilities
- Insomnia Prevents sleep.
- Stakeout This Pokémon's moves have double power against Pokémon that switched in this turn.
Pokédex entry
The ball of threads wrapped around its body is elastic enough to deflect the scythes of Scyther, this Pokémon’s natural enemy.
Resistances and weaknesses
Type chart →How much damage Tarountula takes when it is hit by a move of each type.
Variant gallery
The gallery shows only the appearance variants that exist for this Pokémon. Every image shows the same character and differs in source — a Pokémon HOME render or a pixel sprite — and in coloring, regular or shiny.
Breeding
All Egg Groups →Offspring can come from 90 species from the same Egg Groups (with opposite genders) or from Ditto. Below are the first 12 by Pokédex number.
The Egg hatches after 15 cycles, which is roughly 4,100 steps. The exact cycle length depends on the game — newer titles shortened it noticeably — so treat this number as an order of magnitude, not a countdown. Having the Flame Body Ability in your party halves the wait.
Moves (44)
Full move list →Below are the moves learned by leveling up. The rest (31 via TM/TR, 4 via Egg) are on the full list.
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | String Shot | Bug | Status | — | 95% | 40 |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 5 | Struggle Bug | Bug | Special | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| 8 | Assurance | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| 11 | Feint | Normal | Physical | 30 | 100% | 10 |
| 14 | Bug Bite | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 18 | Block | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| 22 | Counter | Fighting | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| 25 | Headbutt | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| 29 | Sticky Web | Bug | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 33 | Gastro Acid | Poison | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 36 | Circle Throw | Fighting | Physical | 60 | 90% | 10 |
| 40 | Throat Chop | Dark | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 44 | Skitter Smack | Bug | Physical | 70 | 90% | 10 |